Serving 184 students in grades 7-9, Northern Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
184 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤5%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)6-9%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
88%
18%
White
4%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% MI state average).
How many students attend Northern Academy?
184 students attend Northern Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Northern Academy students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northern Academy?
Northern Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Northern Academy offer ?
Northern Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Northern Academy part of?
Northern Academy is part of Flint School District Of The City Of.
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